How To Fix /SCWM/ERPINTEGRATION415 - Purchase order with item missing as item reference (doc. &1/&2)

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/ERPINTEGRATION -

• Message number: 415

• Message text: Purchase order with item missing as item reference (doc. &1/&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/ERPINTEGRATION415 - Purchase order with item missing as item reference (doc. &1/&2) ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/ERPINTEGRATION415 indicates that there is a purchase order item that is missing an item reference. This typically occurs in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when integrating with the ERP system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Item Reference: The error suggests that one or more items in the purchase order do not have a valid item reference. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect or incomplete data entry when creating the purchase order.
  The item may not be properly defined in the system.
  The item reference might have been deleted or not maintained in the relevant master data.
  
  
  
  Integration Issues: If there are issues with the integration between the ERP and EWM systems, it may lead to missing references or data inconsistencies.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in EWM or the ERP system that are not aligned, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Purchase Order: 
  
  Review the purchase order in the ERP system to ensure that all items have valid references. 
  Ensure that the item numbers are correctly entered and correspond to existing materials in the system.
  
  
  
  Maintain Item Master Data:
  
  Verify that the item master data is complete and correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the material type, status, and any relevant attributes.
  
  
  
  Integration Settings:
  
  Check the integration settings between the ERP and EWM systems. Ensure that the necessary configurations for data transfer are correctly set up.
  Review any middleware or integration tools being used to ensure they are functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Error Logs:
  
  Check the error logs in both the ERP and EWM systems for additional details that may provide more context about the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the /SCWM/ERPINTEGRATION415 error for any specific guidance or patches that may be available.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to check the details of the purchase order.
  EWM Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the EWM configuration settings related to purchase orders and item references.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide updates.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.